This is a laboratory based course held at the Grady Early Forensic Anthropology Laboratory using the Texas State Donated Skeletal Collection. The course is designed to introduce students to the methods used by forensic anthropologists to develop a biological profile and establish positive identification. Topics include a human versus nonhuman osteology, inventory, estimation of age, sex, ancestry, stature, and identification methods. Participants will gain hands on training by examining human remains during the course.

Previous knowledge of human skeletal anatomy is required.

Upcoming dates for the course are:

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